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Komen gets new chief for North Florida

Delores Wise

Delores Wise has been named the new executive director of the North Florida Affiliate of Komen for the Cure.

She succeeds Bruce Grob, who has retired, according to a news release.

"It is an incredible honor to lead a local affiliate in a global organization such as Susan G. Komen," said Wise. "I am passionate about using my heart, knowledge and skills to help address the fear, the fight and the cure of breast cancer."

Wise has worked with Komen since March 2012, most recently as director of development and mission initiatives. She was the lead logistics coordinator of the 2012 North Florida Komen Race for the Cure, managed sponsor relationships and represented the organization in the North Florida community.

"We are so pleased," said Linda Allen, Komen North Florida board chair. "In addition to her experience with us at Komen, Delores has a 15-year track record of working with nonprofits and brings strong financial leadership to her new position.

"She also has a very personal passion for our mission, having lost her mother to breast cancer when Delores was only 19. She is committed to doing all she can to help people in our community and putting an end to breast cancer," Allen said. "Her experience and enthusiasm make her the perfect candidate to help take us to the next level."

Prior to joining Komen, Wise was a caseworker for the Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. She provided pro bono financial services and advised, educated and helped to create short and long-term goals for clients in need of financial assistance, according to the release. Also, she conducted the Budget for Baby Program, which helped new or prospective parents learn about the financial impact a new baby can have on a family.

She is a licensed Realtor and recently completed the first phase of Certification from the Association for Financial Counseling, Planning and Education.

As a volunteer, Wise served in several capacities for numerous nonprofits. At Clay County Soccer Club, she managed several premier travel teams by organizing and maintaining team documentation and finances.

A long-time resident of Jacksonville, Wise received her Associate in Arts Degree from Florida Community College at Jacksonville and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida.

For more information about Komen, call (904) 448-7446 or go to komennorthflorida.org.